Politics & Elections

The fact that a man like John Boehner is in a position of power reflects the fact that the United States is a deeply divided land where, at least …

The report proposes moving beyond the narrow goal of reducing political corruption and instead setting the objective of expanding the opportunity for people to run for office, for citizens …

The United States grew out of the idea that it was common sense to launch a war to settle political differences.

Has the 2015 center-right Democratic Party transmuted literally overnight into its old center-left visage?

How is a monarch who owned slaves a suitable subject for honor, a suitable partner for an alliance, and an acceptable recipient of massive amounts of US military hardware …

If you're still an apologist for his administration, then you aren't paying attention.

One thing we can do: American society should provide more jobs for young men that convey respect within masculine codes but which don't require donning a uniform and killing …

While the calculations made by both sides may seem smart, there's more to this story.

So we know Republicans are supposedly for lower taxes, smaller government, and family values. What else are they for?

It is easy to ignore social problems and the welfare of others when the primary concern is one's own personal happiness.